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“"The Independent Telegraph", Sixty Minutes, "Colin Trevorrow, like most genre film industry directors, they can find the lowest bottom line of commercial films, but when they try to move towards a higher level, they fail. Always lost in the balance between silliness and seriousness.”
“Daily News, Sixty Minutes, "It could have been a lot worse, but thank God Renly Hall saved the show; it's a pity that Renly couldn't escape the panic and terror of the dinosaur chase, and the movie The final product can only barely reach the passing mark..”
“"Vanity Fair", 60 points, "The movie is interesting enough to keep the audience's attention until the end; but after watching the movie, you will realize that compared with the connotation and depth of the script, it is far from enough. The problem is not the dinosaurs Whether it is fresh and vivid lies in the fact that relying solely on dinosaurs is not enough. The only correct choice is the appearance of Renly Hall. His existence gives the movie more possibilities. I am willing to walk into the cinema of the sequel for him - provided that, He can still appear in the cast list for the sequel.”
“"Washington Post", 60%, "It's hard to tell whether 'Jurassic World' wants to be popcorn junk food or whether it wants to go further. Colin Trevorrow attempts to make the theme more meaningful. The problem is that he seems to want to try too many things..”
“Chicago Sun-Times," Sixty Points, "One in three Americans is sure to go into a movie theater to see 'Jurassic World,' and they'll find exactly what they're looking for, and not much more. , and no less. Sadly, the 'not much' part is a letdown. This is a Renly-Hall film and we're looking forward to seeing more, besides his performance, of More things of value.”
“Los Angeles Times," Sixty Minutes, "'Jurassic World' looks like a hit production, with all the ingredients for a movie to explode at the box office, seriousness and humor, characters and story, and, of course, In the popcorn-style excitement, everything is smashed together in a blender; but can the mixture of these fragments really keep the audience looking forward to it? Renly Hall is still the best part of the movie, but that’s about it.”
After a quick scan, it is not difficult to find that there are many media outlets that have given neutral reviews, and many of them include authoritative figures such as the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Sun-Times..
Various viewpoints have some similarities, but the rich and complex core cannot be discussed further, which ultimately makes the movie stay at a level of neither up, nor down, no more, no less. Sometimes, this means balance; And sometimes, that means middle-of-the-road — and apparently, “Jurassic World” falls into the latter category.
When Renly got the script, he put forward a similar point of view: the script was too ambitious, with many branch lines scattered, and there were too many issues that were tried to be discussed, but all of them were just scratching the surface without going into depth, which made Those thoughts that stay in a lukewarm state may lead to distraction for the audience..
Later, the script was adjusted according to Renly's ideas, and the relationship between Owen and Blair was used as a hidden thread to connect related thoughts on using dinosaurs as weapons of war. The whole story seemed much more streamlined and concise; but judging from the finished product, Colin Trevorrow is still not willing to give up the foreshadowing of those branch plots, which also leads to the theme of the movie being still a bit complicated, which affects the viewing experience..
Naturally, this has become the focus of attack by film critics..
But Andy found it very interesting.
First of all, when Renly took over the script, he put forward relevant opinions and expressed concerns about the quality of the finished film; and the current media reaction just confirms Renly's evaluation, which once again proves Renly's unique interpretation of the script..
Secondly, if you carefully browse the contents of the negative and neutral reviews, it is not difficult to find that the negative reviews mainly focus on the scheduling and control of the entire movie. This is also the most important part of a commercial popcorn movie. If it cannot capture the attention of the audience, If there is no power, then everything is in vain; while the moderate reviews mainly focus on the interpretation and expression of the core, which is the key for commercial films to move from a passing level to an excellent one. The audience is not only stimulated, but also expects to be able to Get more experience.
“"Titanic" and "Avatar" were able to create miracles in film history. It is definitely not a simple matter. It is more accidental and inevitable; and the box office success of "Avengers" is of another type. It is obvious from the media that Just looking forward to more things to come from "Jurassic World".
So, could "Jurassic World" have more to offer?？
For this question, we have to look at the opinions of the favorable media - bad reviews determine the lower limit, while good reviews determine the upper limit. The reputation of commercial movies is settled here..
“"Empire", 95 points, "'Jurassic World' is a popcorn comedy of pure, goofy, wall-to-wall joy that will leave you temporarily storing your brain in your luggage as you pick up your 3D glasses. place, and then take it back when you leave. The entertainment effect is comparable to the "Avengers" three years ago, and what's even more commendable is that Renly Hall's charm is enough to make up for the numerical advantage of the six-member first-generation Avengers..”
“The Hollywood Reporter, Ninety Ten, "Trevor has done an outstanding job, every aspect is correct, and the rhythm control is admirable throughout; you can feel Trevorrow through the big screen." He tried to pay tribute to Spielberg's urgent desire to make a breakthrough work in 1993, and he succeeded. The most beautiful part is undoubtedly the comprehensive scheduling of the climax. While the audience marvels at the excitement of the dinosaur showdown, they still will not forget Renly. -Hall's important presence.”
“The New York Times, 90%, "'Jurassic World' is the show this summer desperately needs. It's not as esoteric as 'Interstellar' or 'Gravity,' and it doesn't offer anything new." ; However, when all the conflicts come together and create rare sparks, the full burst of adrenaline allows the audience to appreciate the pleasure of blood and violence, and the actors' accurate performances are also a highlight..”
“Variety Show", 88 points, "Undoubtedly, this work inherits many advantages of Spielberg's version of 'Jurassic Park': rich imagination, exciting thriller and a hint of reflection on human beings themselves, and through Processing from a new perspective in the 21st century presents a tub of buttered popcorn. Is it perfect? Of course not; is it worth going to the cinema? One hundred willing.”
“"The New Yorker", 85 points, "No matter how you prepare to review 'Jurassic World,' the film's stunning visual effects are enough to maintain the viewer's attention and allow viewers to briefly escape real life and enter themselves. In the imagination of the unknown, it eclipses those movies that lack fantasy and dreams. The best part is that it can awaken our love and enthusiasm for movie magic, which is enough to prove many things..”
“"Village Voice", 83 points, "This is a fresh and exciting film, every detail reminds people of the existence of the original series, but it is definitely not a poor remake or copy," Trevorrow said. The movie injects fresh imagination and bold new interpretations. Maybe the movie is destined not to create a new world like it did twenty-two years ago, but at least it makes a good start for the reboot of the series..”
“"The Guardian", 83 points, "Perfect for the summer: fun, exhilarating, thrilling, thrilling, even a little ridiculously weird, with a clever twist. What more could we ask for?" Woolen cloth? Plus, Renly Hall’s light still shines.”
“"Chicago Tribune," 80, "If you need just one reason to go to the theater, Renly Hall has it all, and it's undoubtedly his most charming work yet. Even the dinosaurs are reduced to his foils; if you need more reasons, the dinosaurs should get bonus points.”
“Us Weekly, 80%, "Twenty years after dinosaurs dominated the earth's movie theaters, can we still temporarily put down our mobile phones for two hours and let go of the self-feeling sarcasm and condescension, and frankly admit that we are still attracted by those groups of people? Shocked and lamented by the existence of life? Trevorrow, who clearly believes this unswervingly, and whose sincerity and focus makes anyone in the audience willing to admit to drinking a little, makes it even more convincing..”
Obviously, the praise is more objective and tolerant: for commercial movies, they do not put forward strict and unrealistic requirements, but evaluate based on market demand - after all, this is not "Interstellar", they You can expect more from Christopher Nolan, but if Colin Trevorrow and Universal Pictures are not prepared to dig deeper at the core level, there is no need at all..
What's more, from "Jurassic Park" to "Jurassic World", audiences have never walked into the theater because "the movie explores the life-and-death relationship between humans and dinosaurs", just like "Jaws" The real classic thing is definitely not that it discusses the importance of protecting the natural environment..
All the good reviews have reached a consensus: in terms of rhythm control and climax foreshadowing, "Jurassic World" has indeed met the requirements, and there are even small surprises. As for the details, everyone has their own feelings, which leads to The difference in ratings does not affect the excellence of the movie.
The most interesting part is not the praise for Renly, but an opinion derived from the detailed review of the film in the New York Times：
Renly Hall spent a lot of time discussing modifications to the script with Colin Trevorrow. The long and cumbersome branch lines were deleted a lot, reducing some ambitions and forcing the script to be more concise and clearer. This undoubtedly improved the quality of the finished product. A step up; in addition, the emotional interaction between Renly and Bryce also laid the foundation for the story to be extended. This is another detail worthy of attention..
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